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Nick was infused last week and we started at 15 cc/hr and gradually moved up

to 40 cc/hr. He did great this time, no fever, crying, tiredness or

anything.

Good Luck Conan!

Amy,

mom to , 23 months, CVID, asthma, GERD, on prophalatic abx (rotating

Septra and Amoxicillin) and IVIG (Carimune NF) every 4 weeks, flovent,

xopenex, albuterol and claritin. Allergic to milk, soy and latex.. among

other things. Visit Nick's Caringbridge site at

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kathleen - remind me again, any premeds and how much is he getting (grams)?

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Kathleen. Our daughter had a terrible reaction (developed aseptic meningitis)

after her first infusion and the subsequent ones were not that much better

(anxiety, migraines, nausea, etc. for 2-4 days)--even with her premeds. Then,

we switched to Gamunex and gave her 5cc, then 10cc, up to 30 cc max. She does

great now. No side effects at all! And, no premeds!

trowlake <kkrt1@...> wrote:

Hi , I hope this goes better than the last, any suggestions as to

what rate to ask for... it took 2 hr to infuse him last time.. he

does fine through the infusion but is sick for a week afterward..

kathleen mom to conan 23 months

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well all is good for right now, I am sure I am in for a long night... we have

ben scoped twice, but unfortunaltely on elemental diets.. we also had

menegitis, non IVIG related... they just told me about a new pro-biotic to help

conan you order it thorough a special lab... I don't know what it costs yet, but

it is a non food based pro-biotic. Dr P has my biopsy slides... my GI said this

crap of tolerating no food and vomiting every night can last till he's 5 .... I

don't think so.......... there is not a lot of info out there.. we do not have

reflux, I am so sick of hearing that.... it is like the word virus or colic.

which means I really have no clue... we go back to GI tommorrow, to see the

chief of GI.... maybe a new approach or perspective.......

Re: going for 3rd IVIG

Kathleen. Our daughter had a terrible reaction (developed aseptic meningitis)

after her first infusion and the subsequent ones were not that much better

(anxiety, migraines, nausea, etc. for 2-4 days)--even with her premeds. Then,

we switched to Gamunex and gave her 5cc, then 10cc, up to 30 cc max. She does

great now. No side effects at all! And, no premeds!

trowlake <kkrt1@...<mailto:kkrt1@...>> wrote:

Hi , I hope this goes better than the last, any suggestions as to

what rate to ask for... it took 2 hr to infuse him last time.. he

does fine through the infusion but is sick for a week afterward..

kathleen mom to conan 23 months

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Kathleen,

Rebekah is infused with 12.5 grams over 5 hours. She starts off at a very

slow rate that is increased to 50 mL/hour and we use a 5% solution. This is

a rather slow infusion, but she has had a lot of trouble with side effects.

Not that our rate is the " right " rate, but it will give you something to

compare against.

Pam

wife to (17 years)

mother to , 10, Hannah, 8, Rebekah, 5, and Leah, 3

Rebekah has CVID and ??

going for 3rd IVIG

Hi , I hope this goes better than the last, any suggestions as to

what rate to ask for... it took 2 hr to infuse him last time.. he

does fine through the infusion but is sick for a week afterward..

kathleen mom to conan 23 months

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Kathleen-

You are doing so much for Conan and I know it can be so terribly frustrating and

exhausting. I can completely relate to some of the things you describe. I know

a few parents that have found help with Dr. Putnam...and I just put a call into

his nurse today to talk about possibilities too. Please let us know how your

appt goes with the Chief of GI...when you have time to exhale. Your little guy

is such a trooper.

(mom to la, various immune deficits and gut problems)

Trow <kkrt1@...> wrote:

well all is good for right now, I am sure I am in for a long night... we have

ben scoped twice, but unfortunaltely on elemental diets.. we also had

menegitis, non IVIG related... they just told me about a new pro-biotic to help

conan you order it thorough a special lab... I don't know what it costs yet, but

it is a non food based pro-biotic. Dr P has my biopsy slides... my GI said this

crap of tolerating no food and vomiting every night can last till he's 5 .... I

don't think so.......... there is not a lot of info out there.. we do not have

reflux, I am so sick of hearing that.... it is like the word virus or colic.

which means I really have no clue... we go back to GI tommorrow, to see the

chief of GI.... maybe a new approach or perspective.......

Re: going for 3rd IVIG

Kathleen. Our daughter had a terrible reaction (developed aseptic meningitis)

after her first infusion and the subsequent ones were not that much better

(anxiety, migraines, nausea, etc. for 2-4 days)--even with her premeds. Then,

we switched to Gamunex and gave her 5cc, then 10cc, up to 30 cc max. She does

great now. No side effects at all! And, no premeds!

trowlake <kkrt1@...<mailto:kkrt1@...>> wrote:

Hi , I hope this goes better than the last, any suggestions as to

what rate to ask for... it took 2 hr to infuse him last time.. he

does fine through the infusion but is sick for a week afterward..

kathleen mom to conan 23 months

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Yes, frustrating, and annoying.. I am a psychologist, and for me to be frazzled

is a bit much... I will pick their brain today.. I will be home and try to call

you.. I have e-mailed DR P extensively, and he said it would be hazordous to

give me a DX without actually seeing slides, reports.. can your daughter eat at

all???? neocate??????

Re: going for 3rd IVIG

Kathleen. Our daughter had a terrible reaction (developed aseptic

meningitis) after her first infusion and the subsequent ones were not that much

better (anxiety, migraines, nausea, etc. for 2-4 days)--even with her premeds.

Then, we switched to Gamunex and gave her 5cc, then 10cc, up to 30 cc max. She

does great now. No side effects at all! And, no premeds!

trowlake

<kkrt1@...<mailto:kkrt1@...<mailto:kkrt1@...<mailto:kkrt1@msncom>>>

wrote:

Hi , I hope this goes better than the last, any suggestions as to

what rate to ask for... it took 2 hr to infuse him last time.. he

does fine through the infusion but is sick for a week afterward..

kathleen mom to conan 23 months

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do you have instant messanger on ? if so I am trowlake, IM me tonight..

Re: going for 3rd IVIG

Yes, frustrating, and annoying.. I am a psychologist, and for me to be

frazzled is a bit much... I will pick their brain today.. I will be home and try

to call you.. I have e-mailed DR P...can your daughter eat at all????

neocate??????

I can totally relate!!! I am a registered dietitian and my dissertation

addressed the miseducation/undereducation of physicians with regard to nutrition

in the U.S. My daughter's GI doc told me that her GI problems could be dietary

(w/o reference to allergic disease whatsoever) and that he wanted to run a

nutrition analysis on my daugher. My husband was at the appointment and could

not believe that I did not strangle our doc. Well, we are going to " interview "

a new GI doc tomorrow...and have put a call in to Dr. P. Will keep you posted.

...she gets most foods though each bite is a struggle for her. For the past two

weeks, she can not stool without my help.

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